Example sentences of "off [prep] an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | So if your mains goes off through an electrical storm or something |
| 2 | ow do n't do n't try it straight off as an integral what would you sort of have a split your page and work over here sort of playing |
| 3 | Freud 's finding was that guilt is , starts off as an aggressive drive in the id that could go anywhere , preferably towards other people , but the superego uses some of this aggression and destructive energy arising in the id and then turns it back against the ego , and uses it to punish the ego , so the aggression , instead of going into someone else or into the outside world , is turned back against the self and to that extent is self-destructive . |
| 4 | I WAS disgusted to read that the inquiry into the Windsor Castle fire produced only a one-and-a-half-page report writing it all off as an unfortunate accident . |
| 5 | Being treed by the great wonder-rabbi Shmuel ben Issachar might be written off as an occupational hazard ; being trapped — on an assignment officially aborted-by an undead amateur is unforgivable . |
| 6 | Perhaps he 'll look on that amazing jersey you sent off as an olive branch . ’ |
| 7 | The distinction , termed ‘ polarisation ’ was deemed necessary to make more transparent to customers the possible ties of their advisers , and to eliminate the ability of an intermediary to pass off as an independent adviser yet suggest the policies of the advisers ' own company ( or those which provide the highest commission ) . |
| 8 | Ronald Reagan has made a career out of being underestimated and the same mistake was made in 1980 when his critics wrote him off as an amiable , ex-movie actor ill-qualified for the presidency . |
| 9 | Warrington maintained their revival with a convincing 30–18 victory over St Helens on Saturday even though Kevin Ellis was sent off for an alleged trip . |
| 10 | Not guilty : Ebbw Vale flanker STUART GRIFFITHS , sent off for an alleged head-butt in the Schweppes Cup game with Dunvant , was cleared after a personal hearing before the WRU 's disciplinary sub-committee . |
| 11 | The day was held for customers and staff who in groups of three , set off for an 18-hole Stableford competition ( I 'm told this will mean something to golfers ! ) |
| 12 | And now the Newtownards man will be heading off for an all expenses paid weekend at the four star Castle Troy Hotel in Limerick , courtesy of competition organisers Co-Operation North . |
| 13 | It is also taking a 49.9% stake in Swedish food company Bake Off for an undisclosed sum . |
| 14 | Teeing off for an exciting season |
| 15 | Paint on oil-based paint , then partially rub off for an antiqued look . |
| 16 | The sky was cloudy when Giles set off after an early breakfast . |
| 17 | Partick 's troubles were added to when Grant Tierney had to be stretchered off after an accidental clash of heads with Mitchell early in the second half . |
| 18 | Cooper , who saw striker John Gayle sent off after an off-the-ball clash with Daniel Delicari in the 70th minute , stormed : ‘ With a chance to qualify for the semi-finals of the competition , I thought the players would really have gone for it . |
| 19 | Then he walked off towards an irregular stone monument near the graves , a memorial to the 543 Jews from the area murdered by the Germans . |
| 20 | In the earlier work the circular , arching and swinging elements are played off against an angular , somewhat disjointed pictorial armature . |
| 21 | Here is a passage about a picture by Judy Rifka : ‘ In Square Dress , a dancer , seen from above , is set off against an exuberant field of abstract color patches and architecturally evocative lines and circles . |
| 22 | Wycliffe came out into the sunshine , blinking ; Emily saw him off like an old friend . |
| 23 | The charm he switches on and off like an electric fire . |
| 24 | Yesterday , it went off under an uncomfortable-looking Government bench as the Chancellor delivered an austerity package that raised taxes directly and indirectly and carried a message for the times . |
| 25 | Shortly afterwards Cinzia turned off along an unpaved minor road . |
| 26 | I followed the main road up the mountain leading west , then struck off along an old mule track . |
| 27 | Recent investment in manufacturing capacity and quality systems has paid off with an increased share in the markets for sputtering targets , metal seal lids for semiconductor packages and fabricated metal products for electronic applications . |
| 28 | Stepped-down wings extended on each side and the whole was finished off with an elegant domed lantern . |
| 29 | The event tees off with an 18-hole game , followed in the afternoon by an 18-hole medal competition for the Campbell Dawson Trophy . |
| 30 | He shook her off with an irritable gesture and turned to the gendarme . |